A series of three new singles will be released this Autumn, all remixes of songs from the album Underneath The Lemon Tree. 10 September – Mr Henry’s in Rude Health (Vitamix) 1 October – Blue Train (vocal mix) 22 October – Looking For Parque Tom Jobim (full length version) All three will be available on […]
Read MoreThe new JC5 album Underneath The Lemon Tree will be released across all digital platforms on 5 March 2021. This will be preceded by a single Not Near Enough on 19 February. The album was mostly written and recorded during lockdowns (or near lockdowns) in 2020 and 2021. It is entirely written, performed and produced […]
Read MoreThe new single – Taking Back Control (In the Middle of Nowhere) – will be released across all digital platforms on 29 December. As the title suggests, the song takes a look at Brexit, in light of the UK’s forthcoming ‘deal or no deal’ deadline of 1 January…
Read MoreThe new JC5 single Einstein or No Einstein will be released across all the usual digital platforms on 29 May 2020. Einstein or No Einstein takes a look at the dubious value of certain populist leaders at a time when responsible leadership is required to deal with the Coronavirus epidemic. The ‘Einstein’ theme is wildly […]
Read MoreDelighted to announce that ParlourSounds has been named Best Album of 2019 by Country Mile Records. View the full Top 50 here, or go to https://countrymilerecords.wordpress.com/albums-2019/
Read MoreThe new JC5 single Annelise will be released across all the usual digital platforms on 5 July 2019. Listen here
Read MoreGood news for lovers of physical product! Last year’s ParlourSounds album (already available from iTunes and other digital providers) is now available on CD via indie label The Beautiful Music. Buy here
Read MoreNew Brit movie Soundtrack to Sixteen – featuring music by James Clarke Five — will premiere at the London Independent Film Festival on 5 April 2019. Two JC5 songs will feature: Maharishi Manalishi, and Christmas is in the Air, which is a ‘festive’ reworking of Love’s Gonna Be My Game.
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Read MoreThe new single from James Clarke Five is called Mairead. Lyrically and musically, Mairead is set in World War One, and is a simple, beautiful ballad featuring haunting accompaniment by the Haydock Brass Band. Click HERE to order from iTunes Click HERE to order from Amazon
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